In July of last year, the following Post showed Ray doing “what he does” during the hot months:
https://meandray.com/2016/07/15/lazy-hazy-crazy-days-of-summer/
Given how protective Ray is (of us), it can be assumed that we were inside when that Post’s pic was taken.
We are slowly getting into those temperatures again, and this is our time of year to clean up the garden from the ravages of winter. You will note that Ray’s role in the family does not of course change… just his location!
“Enjoy the shade Ray, and don’t worry about crushing that ground cover. It’ll grow back!”
Came here to offer my thanks for your recent decision to follow Learning from Dogs. Delighted to reciprocate!
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Hi Paul – So glad you did! There are so many dogs that are robbed of their lives by circumstances beyond their control, that they need as much positive publicity as we can give them. While I have no issue with professional breeders, there are so many dogs in shelters that would make the absolute best additions to any family… but there is still a stigma here (Canada) that rescue dogs = trouble. Our beloved Ray is the local “poster boy” for what some patience, time, and loads of TLC can produce. While in the shelter, he was receiving cautious acknowledgement by prospective adoptees… but now everybody who meets him loves him! 🙂
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I heard the other day reliably that there are 1.7m stray dogs in Houston, Tx. That is beyond comprehension!
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Society has every reason to be totally ashamed of itself.
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Smart Ray–just hope there’s no poison ivy in there!
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Hi Rae. I hope so too, as I am often “in there” trimming and weeding! 🙂
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Love the ‘under cover’ look, Ray! MI5 could use your skills. 🙂
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It would cost them dearly in really yummy treats! BOL! Ray.
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I love it! Yes my pups have crushed my pretty flowers too. Oh well, so long as they are comfy.
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Hi Sharon – Just have to get one’s priorities right! 🙂
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Lol. 😀
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🙂
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Ray is chilling under the shady bushes !! 🙂
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Hi Himali – Yup! Her knows the best places where he can chill and still supervise us working! 🙂
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Awww Ray is adorable! ❤️🐾
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He certainly is… but he was very different a few years ago!
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Lucky Ray! He looks so comfy in the shade! 🙂
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He finds all the best spots to chill! 🙂
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Ray has found his spot. English ivy seems to be able to withstand anything. Lexi loved to lay in any type of ivy, too.
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It does look rather inviting! 🙂
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Aw…he is just too sweet!
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He has come a long way… a really long way! 🙂
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❤️❤️
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🙂
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My old cat Jake did that too. He liked to sleep in his catnip bush which was next to some perennials that ended up being collateral damage. It’s their cuteness that stops us from moving them and Ray is a cutie.
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Hi Kate. It would seem to me that anybody who wants a “show and tell” house and garden should not have pets. Add to that the remarkable resilience of Mother Nature, and it explains everything! 🙂
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“Not having a pet” won’t work for me. I may have to downsize (still don’t know how I got to 4 cats) but none is out of the question even if it’s just goldfish. As Jake would say, “Cupcake, it’s your fault. Never plant a flower next to my catnip!” (Yes, I had a cat who called me Cupcake!)
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I like your thinking… and your priorities. Having animals that talk to you? I have fictitious characters talking to me so I guess it’s really not unusual. 🙂
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I think he’s in Ninja mode there, Colin.
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Absolutely! He is coiled up like a snake just waiting to strike… or perhaps like a wild cat poised and ready to pounce! How’s your imagination? 🙂
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Oh, he is soooo cute.
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Hi Tina. Yes he can be! Perhaps I should stress “can be”! 🙂
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